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Influence of personal behaviour in auditing
How can the personal behaviour and beliefs of an auditor influence the outcome of an audit? Chikaodili Hemeson CQP MCQI takes a closer look.
Hierarchy of improvement
Jessen Yeoh CQP MCQI, an IRCA Principal Auditor and a principal advisor at P Excel Advisory in Melbourne, Australia, draws on ISO 9001 to outline the ‘hierarchy of improvement’.
Internal audit programme: From 'Genesis' to 'Revelation'
Why is planning an internal audit programme critical to an organisation’s success? Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look.
Planning audits using Quality 4.0
Divine Ashu, an IRCA-certified Lead Auditor in Cameroon, looks at the importance of Quality 4.0 in auditing.
Calibration – an essential process
IRCA-certified Lead Auditor Gautam Kumar Maiti PCQI examines the importance of ensuring correct calibration of all instruments at the start of a project.
How not to audit: Learnings from Audit SIG’s LinkedIn group
Drawing on opinions from members of the CQI Audit SIG’s LinkedIn group, we look at some of the pitfalls to avoid when conducting an audit.
Applying Deming’s principles to hiring auditors
Lead auditor Rasoul Aivazi explains how Deming's principles of profound knowledge apply to a conscientious approach to auditing.
Quality management systems offering sustainable solutions to reduce waste
Murugesh Siva examines how quality management systems can assist in the key areas of managing both industrial and metal waste.
Adding value to audits of management systems
Senior auditor Pedro Mejias outlines five ways in which the audit process can create value to the auditee.
When the auditor becomes the auditee
Mark Walsh CQP MCQI takes a closer look at what issues auditors should be aware of when they become the auditee.